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Arsenal vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting tips
Arsenal F.C. and Chelsea F.C. face off in a highly anticipated London Derby at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with both clubs carrying a perfect 100% winning record into matchweek three of the Premier League. The Stakes: Both teams have won their opening two league fixtures. Arsenal secured wins against Coventry City and Aston Villa, while Chelsea under new manager Xabi Alonso bested Fulham and Brighton. Arsenal boasts one of the league’s most impervious defenses, while Chelsea enters with a high-scoring, chaotic attack that has seen them score seven goals and concede five in just two matches. Both teams enter Matchweek 3 with perfect domestic records, having secured 6 points from their opening two fixtures. Defending champions Arsenal opened their campaign with clean-sheet wins over Coventry (3-0) and Aston Villa (1-0). Meanwhile, Chelsea’s new manager Xabi Alonso has ignited a thrilling, high-scoring era, guiding the Blues to a 3-2 victory against Fulham and a 4-3 win over Brighton.
Arsenal:
Mikel Arteta is managing a significant blow as premier center-back William Saliba remains sidelined long-term with a back injury. New signing Ezri Konsa could step in for his full debut if Cristhian Mosquera—who picked up a knock against Aston Villa—fails a late fitness test. On a positive note, Jurrien Timber has returned to first-team training.
Injuries/Doubts: Djed Spence remains a fitness doubt. Marcus Thuram is not at 100%, meaning Pio Esposito could partner Lautaro Martínez up front.
Predicted Arsenal XI: Ray – White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori – Lewis-Skelly, Rice – Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis – Havertz
Chelsea:
Xabi Alonso’s midfield setup hangs in the balance as Moises Caicedo is a major doubt after aggravating a knock against Brighton. Veteran Jordan Henderson and Marco Palestra are confirmed absentees. Romeo Lavia and Malo Gusto are expected to anchor the engine room if Caicedo is unavailable.
Predicted Chelsea XI: Martinez – Lacroix, Colwill, Fofana – James, Gusto, Lavia, Hato – Rogers, Palmer – Pedro
Arsenal vs Chelsea head to head matches
01.03.2026 Arsenal – Chelsea 2:1
03.02.2026 Arsenal – Chelsea 1:0
14.01.2026 Chelsea – Arsenal 2:3
30.11.2025 Chelsea – Arsenal 1:1
16.03.2025 Arsenal – Chelsea 1:0
* Our advice is: BTS / YES
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.73
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